Is it sexist?
Replies
-
Why does she make you uncomfortable? I don't get it. Unless you mean, she gets the blood flowing.0
-
Comfortability isn't a word.
That is all.
You get the gist...Thanks teacher~:bigsmile:0 -
Why does she make you uncomfortable? I don't get it. Unless you mean, she gets the blood flowing.
Are you talking about a hard on?0 -
I don't think that's any more sexist than women who won't see a male gynecologist. It's what you're comfortable with. But if you don't have a choice ...0
-
Comfortability isn't a word.
That is all.0 -
Not hardly. As I like to say, "Google it".0
-
Then maybe you should grab those things you call balls and man up!
Not sure how grabbing his balls will help. That will probably make the female trainer more uncomfortable.0 -
I don't think it's sexist... just a preference. However, if you have no choice, give a woman a try. You might be surprised0
-
I don't think it's sexist... just a preference. However, if you have no choice, give a woman a try. You might be surprised
Plus you get a sammich after the workout.0 -
I can understand you being uncomfortable with a women trainer. There are lots of websites that help you find trainers in your area and you can request by gender. I have a trainer that I met with once a week and when I went looking I looked for male trainers too.0
-
Back in the day, a female trainer took me from 185lbs to 215lbs at 14.7% body fat.
Worth keeping an open mind, and focusing on finding someone who knows what s/he's doing...0 -
I'm not sure you can compare a personal trainer to someone poking around inside your reproductive organs... but ok.
Still don't think it's sexist. I wish my physio was female, as the guy I do have is really rough. It's always a bit awkward when my male PT does my body measurements, too.0 -
It is NOT that I believe she is less than capable. It is a comfortability thing. I'm sure she knows her stuff.
Some women only want a female gynecologist, not sexist just preference.
This.
My city has only 1 female gyno with a population of 50,000. It is impossible to get into her. Your stuck with a male no matter how uncomfortable it makes you.
That's what she said.0 -
I'm not sure you can compare a personal trainer to someone poking around inside your reproductive organs... but ok.
Still don't think it's sexist. I wish my physio was female, as the guy I do have is really rough. It's always a bit awkward when my male PT does my body measurements, too.
My thoughts aswell haha0 -
Women are allowed to leave the kitchen in your town?0
-
just sayin' .... comfortability!..... my spellcheck says it is a word, so ......
btw, dont you have a YMCA in your town, theyre usually cheaper and have few if any trainers unless u want one.
You just ask the other guys....or girls......how to use a machine, everyone is glad to help
and clientelle varies by time, so if theres too many 18 year olds for you at 4pm, for ex., try some other time,
you may get most old folks, or w/e, some other time of day0 -
Prefer to see a female instructor that "knows her stuff" than a disinterested male who is only interested in next conquest as many are at my gym!
There is plenty of stuff to be concerned/angry about like "female only" nights although you're paying the same amount for an inferior service t - that really pissed me off!
Good luck with your training!0 -
Sexist? Eh, maybe silly and possibly stupid.
There are A LOT of situations where I'd prefer to deal with one or the other sex, but if I don't have a choice I don't have a choice. When I had an minor complication 6 months pregnant, I wanted my female gynecologist, but it was after hours, so it was the male ER doctor or wait. I went with the male ER doctor because not being in pain was worth it.
I guess it depends on how badly you want it. If you don't want it bad enough to work with a female trainer, you'd PROBABLY fail with a male trainer because you aren't invested in the idea of "getting in shape no matter what".0 -
I wouldn't say it's sexist, maybe just a personal preference? I'm sure she's very capable!0
-
No way. I always ask for a chick. I don't want to discuss my weight loss goals with a guy. Nothing wrong with sticking to same sex if that's what makes you comfortable0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 389K Introduce Yourself
- 42.9K Getting Started
- 259K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.1K Food and Nutrition
- 47.2K Recipes
- 232K Fitness and Exercise
- 340 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.4K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.3K Motivation and Support
- 7.6K Challenges
- 1.2K Debate Club
- 96.2K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Information
- 21 News and Announcements
- 708 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 1.9K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions